Diamondbacks Reportedly Call Up 2 Minor League Players

The Arizona Diamondbacks are calling up two players from Triple-A.

Aug 28, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Taylor Rashi (54) throws against the Milwaukee Brewers in his major league debut in the seventh inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images | Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

According to a report by Arizona Sports 98.7's John Gambadoro on X/Twittter, the Arizona Diamondbacks are set to call up two minor-leaguers.

Right-hand reliever Taylor Rashi will return to the major league club after an extremely successful debut. Infielder Connor Kaiser will also head back to the majors.

Looks like Taylor Rashi is back and SS Connor Kaiser as well for the Diamondbacks.

— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) September 2, 2025

Rashi was optioned just a few days prior on August 29. Optioned pitchers are required to remain down in the minors for at least 15 days before recall, unless replacing an injured player.

For position players, the waiting period is 10 days. Kaiser was optioned on August 18.

Arizona Diamondbacks Call Up Taylor Rashi

The 29-year-old rookie made a splash in his first MLB appearance. The day after being called up, he was asked to collect an impressive three-inning save against the Milwaukee Brewers and their potent offense.

Rashi heroically executed, throwing three scoreless innings to give the D-backs a 6-4 win and a series split against one of the best clubs in MLB.

Related Content: Diamondbacks' Newest Reliever Reaches Massive Career Milestone

Manager Torey Lovullo then had to have a difficult conversation with Rashi after his milestone appearance. Despite the excellent results, Rashi had to throw 62 pitches over three innings, necessitating a lengthy downtime.

Since Arizona needed a fresh bullpen arm — and Rashi would be unavailable for several days — they were forced to send the right-hander back to Triple-A. Lovullo assured Rashi he'd have another opportunity in the majors this season, and that time would appear to be now.

Since Rashi was optioned only four days prior, he would have to be replacing an injured player. Right-hand reliever Juan Burgos was struck by a comebacker in the forearm Monday night, and may be headed for the IL, though that is speculation as of this writing.

Arizona Diamondbacks Call Up Connor Kaiser

Technically, Kaiser has already been down in Reno for the requisite 10 days, so an injury would not be necessary in order for him to return.

That said, he's most likely replacing an injured Lourdes Gurriel Jr. on the D-backs' roster. Gurriel suffered a scary incident on Monday night, being carted off the field after injuring his knee on a non-contact play in left-center field.

No official diagnosis has come forth yet, though Gurriel has likely already had imaging on the knee. Lovullo called it "right knee discomfort" following Monday's game, but was not optimistic about the eventual diagnosis.

Related Content: Diamondbacks Outfielder to Have Imaging After Scary Injury

Kaiser spent five games up in the majors from August 3-17. He recorded his first career major league hit — an RBI double — against the Rockies on August 10.